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COVID-19: Canada to donate 17.7M doses of AstraZeneca, raise money for global vaccination

COVID-19: Canada to donate 17.7M doses of AstraZeneca, raise money for global vaccination

After talking to provinces, 'it was determined these COVID-19 doses to be excess supply,' Procurement Minister Anita Anand says
BEYOND LOCAL: Four ways companies can avoid post-pandemic employee turnover

BEYOND LOCAL: Four ways companies can avoid post-pandemic employee turnover

Some workers, irritated that their employers didn’t trust their work habits during the COVID-19 pandemic, may be thinking of jumping ship once the crisis passes. Here’s how organizations can build morale and stop valued employees from leaving
More than 160 unmarked graves found at B.C. residential school site: First Nation

More than 160 unmarked graves found at B.C. residential school site: First Nation

A newsletter circulating online from the Penelakut Tribe on Vancouver Island says more than 160 unmarked and undocumented graves have been found at the former Kuper Island Industrial School site near Chemainus, B.C.
Families and experts want more guidance for unvaccinated kids as Ontario reopens

Families and experts want more guidance for unvaccinated kids as Ontario reopens

University of Toronto epidemiologist Ashleigh Tuite said the risk of COVID-19 infection has not gone away, but has shifted to unvaccinated populations like young children
OPINION: Theatre, live music and other performing arts should be a priority in COVID-19 reopening plans

OPINION: Theatre, live music and other performing arts should be a priority in COVID-19 reopening plans

Prof asks, why are Ontario reopening rules treating live arts like a luxury instead of something critical?
OPINION: Queer people’s experiences during the pandemic include new possibilities, connections

OPINION: Queer people’s experiences during the pandemic include new possibilities, connections

For some queer people, time at home has meant time away from communities and friends that recognize and support their gender and sexual identities
If an election were called, how much fight do Conservative premiers have left?

If an election were called, how much fight do Conservative premiers have left?

The current landscape appears to be a far cry from two years ago when Conservative premiers joined forces over their opposition to the Trudeau government's carbon pricing efforts
CANADA: Non-profit long-term care homes have lost too many residents to COVID-19

CANADA: Non-profit long-term care homes have lost too many residents to COVID-19

With the vaccination of residents and staff now well under way, it’s time to consider how to reform long-term care to ensure this situation never repeats itself, researchers say
CANADA: Scotsman on cross-Canada trek reunites with lost dog in NW Ontario

CANADA: Scotsman on cross-Canada trek reunites with lost dog in NW Ontario

The canine companion of Michael Yellowless was missing for seven days
Health Canada pulls pre-rolled joints contaminated with yeast, mould and bacteria

Health Canada pulls pre-rolled joints contaminated with yeast, mould and bacteria

The agency is pulling three batches of pre-rolled joints that may be contaminated with yeast, mould and bacteria